SDG 6 ยท Indicator

Toxic Water Pollution

Pounds per square mile


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Legend

Good progress or SDG achieved

Challenges remain

Significant challenges remain

Major challenges remain

Information unavailable


US Performance

Major challenges remain

7085.34



Description

Toxic chemicals released into water from production-related waste, pounds per square mile.

Long-Term Objective

The long-term objective for this indicator is a value of 0.15, indicating a decrease in toxic water pollution to an acceptable level of 0.15 pounds per square mile.

Reference

Toxic Release Inventory National Analysis, Environmental Protection Agency

Toxic Water Pollution